QUOTE(2002mxz800 @ Mar 15 2008, 02:14 PM)

is it the race 440? then it will be harder on gas and will be less reliable.
440's are normally hard on gas but some are decent and 440 race engines are some of the most reliable out there. As long as you know jetting and have some good mechanical know-how they will last many many miles. If it is a good deal I would buy it but you shouldn't spend more than 1300 on it.